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DEPARTMENT RESULTS
Iron Range Resources 


"Iron Range Resources is a unique state agency charged with advancing the regional growth of the mining areas of northeastern Minnesota. Thanks to dedicated staff and flexible resources we have had some success in strengthening and diversifying the economic base of the region we serve. But, as you can see from the attached results, we still have much good work to do. If you are a business interested in growing and willing to consider expanding to our region, let us show you how we can put our Iron Range resources to work for you."

-Sandy Layman,
Commissioner
 

 
Department Results
Office of Governor
NorthStar
 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Iron Range Resources
 
Mission: To advance regional growth by stabilizing and enhancing the economy of northeastern Minnesota’s Taconite Assistance area.
 
Learn more about Iron Range Resources by visiting its Website or reading its agency profile.
   
   
Goal: Position Iron Range Resources to be a leader in developing and implementing a strategy for the long-term economic viability of northeastern Minnesota
    Deploying financial and human resources to support business efforts that retain existing jobs, create new jobs and provide jobs within a variety of industries
    Launching a new business image and marketing campaign
    Promoting new technology and next generation resources
    Involving stakeholders to develop sustainable facilities at Giants RidgeŽ and Ironworld
 
Goal: Sustain the region’s economic base by supporting existing businesses in their efforts to retain jobs and create new jobs
    Financing the expansion of companies that export goods or services from the region
    Providing grants assistance to local governments, nonprofits and eligible businesses in the tourism, public services, health care and other sectors
    Working with the existing taconite producers and forest products companies to sustain and increase levels of production and employment
   
Goal: Diversify the region’s economy by supporting the growth of new businesses and recruiting new businesses from outside the area
    Investing in the creation of new businesses utilizing a variety of incentives including JOBZ
    Targeting recruitment efforts to growing industry sectors that are a good match to northeastern Minnesota
    Identifying and responding to regional workforce issues through expanded stakeholder networking; business, education, and industry convening; planning and coordinating; and implementing partnerships
   
Goal: Reclaim mining impacted lands to create a diverse regional economic development resource 
    Safety issues associated with abandoned mine lands are addressed in a timely fashion
    Reforestation is completed annually using agency grown seedlings
    The Laurentian Vision Partnership facilitates and produces long range land-use plans